Director of Operations - Civil Construction

Director of Operations – Civil Construction

Bothell, WA

Are you ready to embark on a journey in your career that could pave the way to partial ownership in just a few swift years? Our client, the visionary behind a thriving local civil construction enterprise dedicated to public works and commercial development, is preparing to pass on the torch of leadership. They're looking for an individual with entrepreneurial zeal to join their close-knit crew. If you're driven, innovative, and ready to make your mark, seize this opportunity as their Director of Operations.

This role offers the potential for ownership based on revenue, not financial buy-in. Are you eager to leverage your civil construction expertise and elevate yourself to the helm of a thriving, expanding business? If so, this opportunity could be the one for you!

Director of Operations Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate credible interface with clients, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Effectively schedule all preconstruction and construction activities.
• Effectively develop and track budgets.
• Demonstrate strong planning skills.
• Review contracts, specifications, and drawings to determine and manage scopes of work.
• Ensure that materials for construction are on site as needed.
• Coordinate with dispatcher, superintendent and foreman to meet project deadlines.
• Oversee the billing department ensuring the timely submittal of COR's, CO's and invoices.
• Source/secure new business opportunities through establishing initial contact and sustaining long term relationships.
• Foster outstanding customer service and positive client relationships.
• Subcontractor bid reviews and validation of work scopes.
• Experience in estimating, performing material takeoffs on drawings and plans.

Director of Operations Qualifications:

• 10+ years of general civil, tunneling, or waterfront construction experience.
• Construction Management Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading teams and construction projects.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, plans, and technical reports.
• Proficiency with project management software.
• Background in project management or engineering consulting.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance paid by the employer.
• 3 weeks of vacation, plus sick time and holidays.
• 401K with 50% employer match up to 3%.
• Vehicle allowance + gas card.

Compensation: $130K - $150K (DOE) salary, with bonus, total compensation at $180K+ for the first year. Guaranteed total compensation (negotiable) for the first 12 months.